Abstract: Lets face it: Sonic has had a rough time for the last decade or so. A lackluster crossover with the former competition, an abortive attempt at a franchise reboot, an underwhelming hoverboard racer... The list goes on and on. If you were on the lookout...
Abstract: Even during the best of times -- e.g., the halcyon days of the 16-bit era -- Sonic was more Bruckheimer or Bay compared to rival Mario's more cerebral, exploratory, cleverly designed adventures. While classic Sonic level designs were often as vertical ...
Abstract: Reviewed by Jacob Spindel, December 2007 Published by SegaDeveloped by Backbone EntertainmentGenre: Action/adventureRelease Date: November 2007ESRB Rating: "E" for EveryonePrice: $39.99 The original Sonic Rivals for PSP brought Sonic the Hedgehog’s...
Abstract: I was a big fan of the original Sonic, but haven’t played so many of the recent ones, so I didn’t fully know what to expect. Sonic Rivals 2 is a sequel to Sonic Rivals, featuring the same classic 2.5-D action the series is known for. Actu...
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Published: 2007-11-26, Author: David , review by: gamespy.com
Classic, high speed gameplay; great 2D/3D hybrid visuals; fun multiplayer.
PSP screen feels too small; Knockout mode is weak and watered-down brawling.
Theres no denying it. Over the past few years, Segas true blue speedster has missed a step or two. Once the co-ruler of the gaming kingdom alongside a certain plumber, Sonics last few game entries have lacked the excitement that fans had grown to lo...
Abstract: del.icio.us | Digg This | Glink It Spinning through a slot machine, one blue, super-speedy hedgehog prepares for the loop ahead. He takes the loop as if he’s been through it a million times before – considering that his first adventure took...
Abstract: Poor Sonic just cant catch a break. His adventure games havent been good for years, bogged down by laughably bad filler content and "storylines" that do nothing but dull the edge of a character that used to personify SEGAs version of cool. Sonics s...
Abstract: If last years 360 and PS3 title Sonic The Hedgehog marked the absolute low point in the series to date, the new Sonic Rivals franchise on the PSP at least offered up a glimmer of faint hope that someone, somewhere knew how to get back to basics and...
